Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Charles, Louisiana vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 68.8% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $84,425 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake_Charles, LA vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Lake_Charles, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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